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Learn How to Get the Gatekeeper on Your Side

No More Cold Calling

Getting past the gatekeeper shouldn’t be so daunting. Why is getting past the gatekeeper and finding qualified leads so challenging for salespeople? The dreaded gatekeeper. The Gatekeeper Is Not the Enemy. The goal is reaching the right person, which means getting past the gatekeeper. in my Referral I.Q.

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Gatekeeper Best Practices

Mr. Inside Sales

Last week I was contacted by the American Association of Inside Sales Professionals and asked if I would share my best practices for dealing with the gatekeeper. Do pass this on to others in your company who also may have problems navigating past the gatekeeper. The post Gatekeeper Best Practices appeared first on Mr.

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Get the Gatekeeper on Your Side

No More Cold Calling

The gatekeepers are onto your tricks. Newsflash: 90 percent of CEOs do not respond to cold calls or emails, and neither do their gatekeepers. Newsflash: 90 percent of CEOs do not respond to cold calls or emails, and neither do their gatekeepers. But gatekeepers are good at their job. Of course you would. Think again.

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Two Simple Words to Open More Doors—and Close More Sales

Mr. Inside Sales

This may sound elemental, but I rarely hear sales reps use it when speaking with gatekeepers. Try it this week and watch yourself get further with gatekeepers than you ever have. When a gatekeep puts you through, say thank you. And watch how much further you get with gatekeepers! The second word is, “thank you.”.

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“How to Avoid: ‘Will He Know What This Call is About?’”

Mr. Inside Sales

How many times have you been stopped by the gatekeeper asking you: “Will he/she know what this call is about?”. In all likelihood, you yourself are creating this objection by the way you’re opening your dialogue with the gatekeeper. Here’s what not to do: Gatekeeper: “Johnson company, may I help you?”. Frustrating, isn’t it?

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How to Handle, “We’re Already Working with Someone.”

Mr. Inside Sales

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How to Handle the Email Blow-Off!

Mr. Inside Sales

We provide the exact talk tracks, templates, and proven tools your team will be motivated to apply, all structured around an award winning comprehensive inside sales approach that gives your team the confidence to succeed in every selling situation they face today. Unlimited License: One to 100 reps can attend for one low price!